Chapter 32: Let’s Do this one More Time
Albert glanced over the crowded café and immediately spotted her. Mandy. She was sitting by the window, her caramel complexion catching the afternoon light, her curls bouncing as she laughed at something on her phone. Even after three months together, she still made his heart race.
As he walked over, she looked up and broke into a smile that was bright enough to make him forget the bustling café around them. She got up from her chair, her arms opening wide, and he couldn't help but laugh, pulling her into a tight hug.
"Hey, gorgeous," he murmured.
"Hey, handsome," she replied, grinning as she leaned back to look at him. "How was your day?"
He pulled her chair out for her before settling in across from her. "Better now," he said, his smile easy and genuine. "Work was...work. I'm just happy to be here with you."
Mandy chuckled, reaching across the table to take his hand. "You make it sound like you've been waiting all day to see me."
He shrugged, a playful glint in his eye. "Can you blame me? You're the highlight of my week."
She squeezed his hand, her eyes sparkling as she looked at him. "You're always the charmer."
Albert laughed, but it was true. Mandy was his anchor. With her quick wit, warm laughter, and the way she understood him without a word, she made every day feel like something special.